Han Seung-soo
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Records
Han Seung-soo's career has been marked by a series of notable firsts and high-level appointments. He was the first recipient of the Columbia Law School's Distinguished International Service Award in 1997. His election as President of the UN General Assembly in 2001 placed him at the helm of the world's largest deliberative body during a pivotal year. The UN's Nobel Peace Prize that year, accepted on behalf of the organization, added a rare distinction to his tenure. His later work on green growth helped establish the Global Green Growth Institute, an international organization dedicated to sustainable development. These accomplishments reflect a career dedicated to public service and global cooperation.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)
Conferred for contributions to international diplomacy and UK-Korea relations.
Honorary Doctorate (D. Univ.)
Awarded in recognition of his academic and diplomatic achievements.
Distinguished International Service Award
First recipient of this award.
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Records & Feats
First recipient of the Columbia Law School Distinguished International Service Award
Awarded in 1997, making Han the inaugural honoree of this recognition.
Only South Korean to serve as President of the UN General Assembly
Han presided over the 56th session from 2001 to 2002, a historic first for the country.